Estimator

Filanc Construction Co., Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Denver, Colorado, is seeking an Estimator to assist in the bid/estimating process for various water and wastewater treatment projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for quantity take-offs, soliciting quotes, and ensuring project estimates are accurate. A Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering is required, alongside five years of construction experience, including two in estimating. Competitive salary and benefits offered in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years construction experience, with at least two years estimating in the water/wastewater or heavy civil industry.
• Design-build and Construction Manager at risk experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs and apply labor man-hours to estimates.
• Solicit quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Evaluate subcontractor bids for quality and cost.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Microsoft Office suite proficiency

Internet usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planswift

Job description

The Estimator will assist the Estimating team in all aspects of the bid/estimating process from the review of plans and specifications, estimating material cost and craft labor productivity, soliciting and negotiating prices from subcontractors/suppliers through the completion of the bid/estimating effort for a variety of water/wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

Pre Bid:

• Performs quantity take-offs
• Applies self-perform labor man-hours and productivity to estimates
• Obtains competitive commodity pricing and solicits quotations for any specialty equipment and material
• Directs, coordinates and provides access to information and documents to subcontractors and solicits subcontractors bids
• Performs reviews with subcontractors and vendors to verify scopes of work and ensure scope and price are complete
• Evaluates the lowest cost, qualified subcontractor/bid
• Communicates with engineers to clarify scope of work, materials, schedule requirements and documents these clarifications
• Actively participates in the internal estimate review process
• Assists with final assembly of estimate including proposal presentation

Post Bid:

• Collects and organizes all bid information for future reference
• Prepares summary of bid hand-off on successful bids
• Explains scope and cost estimate for project presentation
• Aids in maintaining historical data
• Participates in buy-out of subcontracts and material purchase order
• Supports project management team in pricing and negotiating change orders
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager or his/her designee

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field or comparable field experience and training
• Minimum of eight (5) years construction experience with at least four (2) years estimating in water/wastewater or heavy civil industry
• Design-build and Construction Manager at risk experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as the use of the internet
• Planswift experience helpful.
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Working Conditions:

95% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Timberline, telephones, and general office equipment. 5% of the time may be spent outside of the office at other locations to attend job walks, site visits, training, seminars, etc.

J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc. is proud to be a drug free workplace. J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

This job description is intendent to list the primary or “essential functions” of the job. It is not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.